Access to HE Diploma: Environmental Science

Assessment includes assignments, exams, presentations, observation of practical work and practical reports. Each unit studied will use one or more of these assessment methods. In order to ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular feedback from your tutor, in a constructive and supportive environment.

The course runs from the beginning of September to the end of June and your timetable will normally be over three days a week. Classes will be held in person at our North Kensington Centre. Excellent attendance and punctuality will be required to complete the course successfully. Due to the volume of scientific ideas and principles covered, as well as their applications, students should be prepared to allow a significant number of hours per week of individual study outside of lessons. This requires dedication and commitment if you are going to succeed. We endeavour to prepare students for the demands of a University degree course in just nine short months. It is therefore essential that you think about how you are going to balance work, family and social life with your studies. Applicants are expected to show a high degree of verbal and written communication skills.

You should arrive to your lessons prepared to learn with pens, pencils and a writing pad. You should also invest in a ruler, some graph paper and a scientific calculator. All other resources and materials you need will be provided. In the event of teaching moving online, you will need a computer with internet access for online lessons on a daily basis.

On successful completion of the course you will be able to progress on to a degree programme at University or any higher education study in the field of environmental science. Degrees you could progress on to include conservation science, ecology, environmental biology, geology, environmental science, marine biology and wildlife conservation.